Typical

    My name is weird; it's Summer. I guess that doesn't make it weird except that I was born on Valentine's Day. I guess my mom just thought Summer was such a pretty name, she should name her daughter that. I would ask her, but I don't know where she is. I haven't seen her since I was 6, I haven't even gotten a lousy card. I live with my Great Grandma, Louisa. Grams is great, but now that she's 84 she's slowed down a lot. The money we get from the government isn't nearly enough to pay for us to live, so I work at the diner every night except Sunday. I live in Brattleboro, Vermont; home to a little over 10,000 people. 

   I go to Green Bay Prep on scholarship, it's a nice school but I don't have any friends there, I won't tell Grams that though, she's so proud of me for attending such a prestigious school. I love Grams so much, I never want to disappoint her. 

   I'm kind of shy, another thing about me that's a contradiction. I dream of moving to New York and becoming a Broadway star. I don't have time for crushes, but Jake Hailsted tells me to "get out of my way white trash" every morning, does it count that I blush from embarrassment? 

    My favorite band is The All-American Rejects, but I love all music. My favorite Broadway production is Wicked. My best friend is my stuffed bear, Mr. Boots, he's the last thing I have left of my mom and I carry him in my backpack with me. 

   I guess that'll do for introductions, time for school. 

   As I mull over my introduction speech for English Class, I finish off the last of my toast and run out the door, giving Grams a kiss before leaving, just as I always do. 

   I don't mind the 2 mile walk to school, it's refreshing, taking in all of the scenery. I stop by the gas station of the way to school and buy my lunch, because I can't afford the food in the school cafeteria.  I breathe in the fresh air and sigh as I think of talking about myself in front of all of the students in my class. 

   I know Sarah will have something smart to say, but I try not to think about it. 

   As I walk into the courtyard I take a deep breath and just as I'm about to walk through the doors I trip, or rather, someone trips me. I look up to see Jake and Sarah laughing with their friends as I try to get up and collect all my books.

Typical.

Author's Note

I appreciate your constructive criticism.

Reviews

[AlexValkyrie]

Very enjoyable, and you've done an excellent job at giving us a good look from Summer's point of view. Only thing I would really point out for fixing is this:

"My name is weird, it's Summer, but I guess that doesn't make it weird, but I was born on Valentine's Day."

Using the word "but" twice almost gives it a speed bump. If you don't mind a helpful example I would suggest rewording it to something like this:

"My name, Summer, is weird because I was born on Valentine's day."

It's not perfect. Just an example.

You've done really well though. I enjoyed reading what you have here. Good job. :)

[Alyssa Brown]

Thank you for helping me correct my mistake. :)

[zainul]

Thanks for giving the introductory note on Summer